The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-11-24

S;dIucu III u cIoCk, H. NJ. tOnIlUulnT tnrOuHn
the 10Th. On the evening of the 10th grand
camp fire will be held in the City Hall.
1t is reported that parties holding the bonds
of the consolidated European 4 North Amer
lean Railroad Company in and out of the State
will contest their rights. claiming that the real
issues and merits of the case have not been
reached or considered by the court. The bill
brought in the name of Marcus p. Norton was
dismissed by Judge Colt upon the ground that
the plaintiff had no real interest in the bonds,
and for this reason and not upon the question
at issue was the bill dismissed.
The American Fisheries.
MEETING or TIE NATIONAL FISHERY ASSO-
CITATION.
NEW YORK, Nov lG The National Fishery
Association met in this city to-,lav its first an
nnal meeting. Representatives from all over
the country We're present. The object Of the
gathering was to adopt means for a proper
representation of the fishery interests of the
United States in all matters pertaining to Ma
tional and State legislation.
Among those present were President Bab-
son, of Gloucester, Mass. Luther Maddocks,
of Boothbay Me-, II. c. Green, of Eastport,
Me-, and n. b. College, of Lamoine, Me.
President BabSon called the meeting to order
and delivered an address upon the wrongs suf-
cred by American fishermen. lie claimed the
fishermen of the United States had no protec-
ton while in foreign countries. lie was op-
posed to the action taken cn the fishery ques-
ton by the government. Commercial inter-
course was farce. American >hcrmen he
said. did not want the inshore fisheries of Can
ada. All they desired was the right to buy bait
and not TO be imposed upon. Foreign fisher
men We're given rights in this country which
our fishermen We're not given in foreign coull-
tries. American markets are open to all fisher
men Of the world, and all the speaker asked
was to have American rights looked after prop
erly. When Canada has our markets open her
fishing feet rapidly increases, while ours de
crease>. eciprocity is not an axiom of the
American system Of government and reciproci-
ty treaties would impair our commerce.
Mr.. BabSon declared it was the object of the
Tory government to give Canadian fishermen
free markets in the United States and drive the
Americans entirely out of the Atlantic fish
cries. There should bc reciprocity in that. The
speaker asserted that the capital invested in the
business in Massachusetts alone was 1000
600. and this yields an annual income of over
SS00.0OO. He was not in favor of the abolition
of the net and trap system because if it We're
done away with large industry would be de-
>troyed. He thought that if any legislation
was enacted it should be for the protection of
American fishermen. Canada should he let
severely alone.
Mr.. Maddocks, of Maine. the canvas>iilg
agent of the association. stated that the fisher
men were thoroughly organized ali along the
Atlantic coast. On the takes. where all the
dealers had joined the association. the trade
was in the hands of nine companies. The
Canaaians he said. come to our markets Tor
bait. while the American fishermen are refused
entrance for bait in Canadian waters. The
Canadians are running the trade. They enjoy
the privileges of onr markets hut pay none Of
our taxes. The Canadian government seems
to consider that we are incapable of managing
our own industries. Men who fish for fun are
trying to .egslate the industry out of exist
eHre.
secretary Wilcox reported that there We're
~ firms in the association and that a move
ment was on foot to send fleet of Atlantic
fishermen to the Pacific slope, where the trade
has not been developed.
Hon. Daniel I. Church, of Rhode Island,
made Il speech IN which he said the menhaden
business was almost ruined.
Treasurer Pew. of Gloucester. Mass, spoke
against commercial union with Canada on the
ground that it would destroy the fishing indus
try.
The following officers were elected:
Presilent-E. j. Bab>on. Gloucester. Mass.
First Vice Presdent-D. r. Church, liver
ton. Il. l..
Second Wee Presilent--J. r. MacIntyre
Secretarv-Luther Maddox. Boothbay, Me.
The following resolutions We're unanimously
adopted:
Whereas the fishing, industry of the United States
are largely the foundation of the marine power of
the government, upon which il must depend for
defense upon the ocean in time of war; ami
Whereas, :ts producing interest il is entitled to
equal protection with other producing industries
of the country; therefore
Resolved, that the association respectfully ask
the National government for such action and less-
lation rs shall place the American fisheries upon Il
National basis, never again to be maie Il matter of
the people of the United States in the same manner
as that which characerizes the laws of the coast
ing trade;
Resolved, that as the history of the past has
demonstrated THAI the fish rrodnct depends direct
ly upon natural causes for its supply, and domes
tic competition has always been sufficient to pre-
vent enhanced prices, and also, that fitting conf
oence alone is needed to increase the fishing fleets
of the nation SO that the supply of fish shall be
fully equal To the demand and our National marine
power increased thereby, we ask that industry
be SO protected by duties ON foreign fish as will
give to American fishermen our markets in contra
distinction to the subsidiZcl bounty fed, unta Xed
fisheries of foreign nations:
Resolved, that We ask no privileges of fishing in
foreign waters but demand the same commercial
rights for vessels in foreign ports as foreign
vessels have i'll the ports of the United States.
A proposition was made to raise money to
aid in opposing hostile legislation by assessing
every man shipped on fishing vessel 81. This
was strongly opposed and failed A resolution
to change the headquarters of the association
from Gloucester to this city was adopted. The
question Of resisting all legislation opposed to
free fishing was brought up ami elected the
| fact that the menlaticn fishermen are about to
send delegation to President Cleveland to
urge him to insert in his message a request that
| Congress pass an act preserving their fisheries
| on the New Jersey coast for mcnhadcn only.
President Babson was delegated to ask Prcsi-
dent Cleveland not to make such request. a
fund was started for the support of the ;lssoci-
| tion and the meeting adjourned.
THE VOICE OF THE pEopIE
A largely attended meeting was held in the
| Knights of Labor hail. Nina Haven, Nov. 10th.
| for discussion of the fishing question. A live
| ly debate was held and the following resolu-
| tions unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we are opposed to any treaty or
union with Canada, whereby their fish would be
admitted free of duty.
Resolved That in case Canada persists i'm her
outIages upon our fishermen, retaliation measures
should he resoitcd to by the United States Gov
| ernment.
Resolved, That to encourage our fisheries and as
Offset to any disadvantages arising from
intercourse with Canada the United States Gov
ernmcnt should pay Il bounty to all fishermen en-
gagged in the fishing industry of the United states.
A Cruel and Cowardly Conspiracy.
| Ii is gratifying to know that the grand jury
| has indicted a committee Of Knights of Labor
| for conspiracy to deprive one .. III. llartt of
| his employment t. Ii it has been correctly re-
| ported, this is particularly atrocious case.
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